Learn Piano with Shirley
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With a diverse academic background, I'm equipped to make a meaningful impact through music, education, and ministry. My journey began with a Bachelor of Music Education, majoring in Piano and Voice at Jackson State University. Building on that foundation, I pursued a Master of Music in Music Therapy at the University of Miami, followed by a Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. Now, armed with a Master of Practical Theology from The King's University, I'm dedicated to serving others through the transformative power of music and faith.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults
🏅Professional Pianist
📝Master's Degree
🎓30 years coaching
🔥7 Lessons
⭐️Music Therapist-Board Certified
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Reviews
Total reviews7
Average rating
5.0
Stephen F.
Lessons taken: 1
Exceptionally skilled at building foundations in educational and therapeutic piano instruction. A great personality to influence life's perspectives in fine arts!
Mia S.
Lessons taken: 1
An excellent mentor in educational and therapeutic instruction in piano and voice. A great support for my school choral music development and advancement.
Jessica L.
Lessons taken: 1
A successful piano teacher, church-based to build quality standards for Discipleship. An excellent character in ministry service in music missions!
LaDarian D.
Lessons taken: 1
A competent teacher of piano, who systematically makes piano lessons fun! She is a dynamic personality who will always be remembered!
Shawn A.
Lessons taken: 1
Thanks for your patience and skill in birthing my music mind along with my family. I love you and thank you!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:1 courts available
Soundness of Mind Tutoring Service, DBA
878 miles awayIndoors
When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays10 AM - 4 PM
tuesdays10 AM - 1 PM
wednesdays12 PM - 1 PM
thursdays7 PM - 9 PM
fridays7 PM - 9 PM
saturdays7 PM - 9 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson1. Introduction to playing the piano including keyboard structure, body posture, and execution of sounds on keyboard and pedaling.
2. Teach a simple song by rote, Hot Cross Buns, with group of 3 black keys and 3 white keys below group of 2 black keys. Play a duet with Hot Cross Buns. 3. Introduce note values while playing. Show note values for Hot Cross Buns and count notes by saying name value; quarter -1 count, half note-2 counts while playing the song.
4. Sing the lyrics while playing Hot Cross Buns.
Lesson 11+Start developing piano repertoire.
Lesson 4-101. Piano Theory: Staves, implement note names and
values, fingering, etc.
2. Piano Technique: 5 finger positions, scales,
intervals, chords, etc
3. Piano Lessons: Folk songs, ethnic music, hymns,
classical music
Lesson 2-31. Instruct from method book(s) following directions
for learning.
2. Give an assignment for next lesson.
Advanced training plan
Youth players
Working with kidsMethod books and supplementary materials.
What you need to bringMethod books.
What I can bringPiano keyboard and method books.
Frequently asked questions
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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